Artist description Empress in Thorns are a melodic and atmospheric, yet vibrantly crunching heavy act. The band evoke the full gamut of human emotion whilst suspended in a kaleidoscope of energy and aggression. Lyrically the band is inspired by mythology and a dark concord with the earth, hence granting Empress in Thorns' a certain mystique or gothic resonance. This is complemented with a spattering of symphonic keyboards and a harsh gutteral vocal deliverence.

Music Style heavy, dynamic, gothic, crunching, melodic Australian metal

Musical Influences All styles of metal and heavy music (black / death / gothic metal, nu metal, punk etc...). Individual musicianship inspired and influenced by sources afar as classical, jazz and latin.

Similar Artists In Flames, Cradle of Filth, At the Gates, Fear Factory.

Artist History Guitarist, Ian Boutell and drummer, Andrew Hutchings carried out musical yearnings together in heavy and extreme bands throughout school. Andrew's brother, Matthew occasionaly collaborated with the two, complementing the art with lecherous lyrical skills and a dynamic bass delivery. In the twilight of 1999, the three aspiring musicians came together with the experienced frontman, Barry Kehlet. This saw the creation of EMPRESS IN THORNS.

Group Members Barry Kehlet : Vocals and didgeridoo, Ian Boutell : Guitars, Matthew Hutchings : Bass, Andrew Hutchings : Drums.

Instruments Throat, bass, guitars, drums.

Albums Self-titled EP (2000), Myopia EP (2001)

Press Reviews "...Melodic & agressive death metal, exactly the way death metal should sound. The most important thing: the diversity of songs. There is no monotony... one of the best death metal bands from Australia...." - Florin Trocan [Nocturn Metal]. "This is unquestionably a death metal path that Bellingen's Empress in Thorns is travelling now, tempered with that Scandinavian aspect where speed, thunder and melody all combine. "Myopia" is a strong successor to the previous issue, it's a great indication that good metal talent also exists outside our country's capital cities..." - Brian Giffin [LOUD!]

Location Bellingen, NSW - Australia

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